The legal employers in China and their foreign employees will be reviewed on the application for foreigners' work permit in China.

(1) Basic Requirements for Employers

(a) Employers shall be established by law, without serious illegal and dishonest acts; the employment of foreigners shall be for special needs and the appropriate candidates are in short supply in China, while the post doesn't violate any government regulations; the salary or remuneration for those foreigners shall not be lower than the local minimum wage. (b)Industry pre-approval by competent authority if required.

(2) Basic Requirements for Applicants

(a) Capable applicants with qualified professional skills or knowledge shall have a clearly-defined employer in China and shall be at least 18 years old in good health and without criminal record. (b) Those applicants shall engage in urgently needed jobs in China and can make contributions to China's economic and social development. (c) The laws and regulations which have special provisions, if any, for the employment of foreigners in China shall prevail.